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Suggestions to help me prepare for my upcoming interview for a chemical defense specialist role in the Marines?

As mentioned above, enlistment in the military is based on the following factors: Needs of the government. Available slots and funding for the MOS, both in the school and in the fleet. ASVAB scoring by the recruit. Guaranteed enlistment contract. The recruit meeting all necessary conditions and q...
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How do I prepare for an interview for a Musician and Musical Instrument Repairman position in the United States Marine Corps?

The only interview involves talking with the local Marine Corps recruiter to fill out paperwork to include a background check. All applicants to the Unites States Military must pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to determine which job fields the applicant(s) are qualified...
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What's a day in the life of a Musician and Musical Instrument Repairman in the United States Marine Corps like?

Rehearsing/Performing for concerts and military ceremonies, uniform preparation, various military duties. Annual military requirements must also be met (physical training, rifle/swim qualifications, various deployments, etc).
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What's a day in the life of a Musician at the United States Marine Corps like?

At my old unit we did physical training in the morning and had rehearsals and logistical work the rest of the day.Other units vary in what specific time physical training is, but they all follow roughly the same schedule.
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I'm really curious about what it's like to be a musician in the United States Marine Corps!

In Washington D.C., we had a yearly schedule. In January we performed at schools around the area, and sometimes flew to New York or Chicago to perform at a fundraiser at some big hotel. Those were cool trips generally speaking. In February we packed up and flew to Yuma, Arizona to put together ou...
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What's a day in the life of an Infantry/Armorer at United States Marine Corps like?

A day in the life of an infantryman varies. It can be a very challenging yet rewarding job. Days typically start of with physical fitness training, followed by classes in various tactics and warfare. Some weeks you will go out to "the field". Where you will sleep outside and eat MRE's for days or...
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What's a day in the life like for a chemical defense specialist in the United States Marine Corps ?

This varies highly depending on where you are stationed, and what kind of unit you are attached to. Oftentimes, you will either be attached to an infantry or other similar unit, and it will be you and one or two other people with the same job title. The other possibility is being in a CBRN platoo...
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What is a day in the life like for an electronic technician in the U.S. Marine Corps?

I would be at work between 6-6:15 AM to prepare for the production meeting that takes place at 7:00 AM. I would then return to my work center and delegate tasks for the day, this can be anything that needs to get done not just maintenance work. The day generally ended at 4:30 PM with a pass down ...
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What might a normal day look like for a CBRN defense specialist in the United States Marine Corps?

5-7am - physical training8-11am - Hazmat responder training/practice12-2pm - admin/paperwork2-4pm - more hazmat training
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What should I know before interviewing for an executive director role in the Marine Corps?

Director and Executive level positions are based on a person's experience and combined, more so with leadership capabilities. Interview questions related to these types of positions are based on scenario questions and how you communicate your response as to what was done, how you achieved results...
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Is there an interview process for a corporal avionics technician position within the U.S. Marine Corps?

The interview begins with your recruiter before you ever sign a contract with the Marine Corps. They look at your past - associates, criminal record, schooling, drug use, family, jobs, etc. - basically anything important that has happened in your life. They determine your eligibility from this, a...
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What does a corporal avionics technician do within a single day in the United States Marine Corps?

On days that you have Physical Training, you arrive on base at 430 AM and work out with your unit. On other days, you arrive at your shop at 530. We have pass down, which highlights what work must be done that day and you will be assigned to a certain task. Next you will check out all gear you ne...
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What kind of interview experience will I have for a musician position within the Marines?

Assuming you haven't done any of the following yet, you'd need to prepare any audition materials you have (sonata, exerpts, etc.) as well as your 12 major scales and the 36 minor scales (natural, harmonic, and melodic) You then need to speak with a Marine Corps Recruiter about joining the Marine ...
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Anybody willing to discuss some of the daily responsibilities of a military police officer in the United States Marine Corps?

Your day depends on your rotation and the side of the Military Police field you are in. If you are a Provost Marshalls Officer or PMO, it will be very similar to that of a civilian cop. If you are a field MP like myself, you will most likely be doing mounted and dismounted patrols, Entry Control ...
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